Nymphaea odorata

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Common Name:  Fragrant Waterlily, American White Waterlily

Full sun, wet moisture level, prefers fertile soil but adapted to wide range of soils.  2 ft. height, blooms spring to fall, white or pink flowers, spreads rapidly by rhizomes.

Germination Code: ?

Native Region: Lightly statewide

Aquatic plant with fragrant flowers.  Backyard pond makes an ideal location.  Needs to be divided every 1-2 years.

Fragrant Waterlily, American White Waterlily - Nymphaea odorata 3
Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/
Fragrant Waterlily, American White Waterlily - Nymphaea odorata 1
Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/